Showing posts with label Maman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Maman. Show all posts

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Boyfriend's sweater


Feeling a bit manic these last few days, stress at work, stress at home.  So I am lagging on blogging.  But this is my attempt at picking myself up by my bootstraps.  And, as a play on words, inspired by the $430 boyfriend cardigan that I lust after at work, here is my boyfriend's sweater as a boyfriend sweater.

Keeping with the purpose of the blog, Mother's accessories, my earrings were from a trip to Oaxaca that my mom and dad took in the '70's. I had already adopted them before thieving scoundrels absconded with most of Maman's jewelry. 

Please follow... don't you want to?  And many thanks to those who already do.  I appreciate it.  I have to figure out which blogger template looks like this "classic" one but still allows me to show which blogs I follow.  I don't mean to discredit any mutual following!  If anyone has HTML tips they feel like sharing, I will not say no to help.

Off to veg a bit.  Thanks very much for stopping by!  Bisous.

P.S.  In the background is a Mexican creche that is also from Oaxaca.  The colors and detail of the set make my Christmas that much brighter.   I hope eventually to add a Provençale creche to my own collection.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Happy birthday to me...

With a pair of vintage Salvatore Ferragamo boots that I basically stole from a local consignment store:

My mom always said that Ferragamos were the only shoe that fit her feet and so when I stumbled upon these, I couldn't pass them up.  She would approve.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

The leaves are floating in the swimming pool

Jens Lekman's "Farewell Song to Rocky Dennis."  

Earlier this summer, I invested in a pair of Clarks Classics, knowing I would not last an hour in those über-cute heeled desert boots.  Though Seychelles does a great version of desert boots by Chloé that I lusted after last year.

The Clarks are pretty comfy, yet I am still trying to figure out ways to wear them!  A preference: layered over skinny jeans or tights with higher socks.
This is one of my inspirations:
 Source: Elle.com
So blatantly French, she balances chic with comfort sans effort (effortlessly).  

From my maman's closet, I have been wearing this scarf frequently and waiting for cooler days to start wearing this hat.  
Any shoe styles that have caught your fancy this season?  I would love to hear from you!